Well, the rain sure came down last Friday night in Catalonia! It was on a par with a monsoon. Delightful for my olives and a disaster for the rice harvest in the Delta as the rain brings the price down. Yet, just the weather for a good read, discover a new hobby or craft away…
Author: Rosie Reay
Ebro Voice is the blog of author Rosie Reay to compliment her love of travel, languages, books and authors, history, research, local legends, news bits and bobs
, trends, reviews and other geographical and environmental information on this lovely L'Ampolla coastline, Ebro river valley and Ebro delta in Catalonia, almost midway between Barcelona and Valencia in Northeast Spain. There is a serious side to her research in promoting not only local business enterprises but her insatiable interest in the marketing, branding and etymology of global company and product names
Too good to hurry – at Murray´s
The friendly Londoners have now opened “Murrays” in the Sabeco complex in Tortosa, (off the C12 and near Hotel Corona´s roundabout.) Terry and Jackie are the smiling faces that will greet you with a warm welcome. They have been up and running for just five young weeks, but are doing very well after making lots…
Bookshelf No 3 from the Voice of Ebro – 17 September – Brighter Autumn read
Week 3 of “Bookshelf” choices and the mornings are darker now, but nothing beats crawling out of bed and enjoying that first cup of coffee and turning the pages of a new book. The house is quiet. The washing can wait for another hour. Curl up on the couch and savour a few…
Go Dance – Go Roquetes – Go celebrate their 1st Anniversary
I keep hearing the lament of Expats and Tourists that there is “nothing to do” for young people in the Lower Ebro Valley. I intend to enlighten them. “Young people” here I regard as 18 and over. In other words “aspiring adults” – those who can stay up late, party all night and still rise…
Bookshelf No.2 from the Voice of Ebro – 10 September – A brighter read
Week 2 of our Bookshelf collection for a Brighter Read. The selection is varied and covers different interests and activities for all age groups, but ensures enjoyment for all of you. Nothing beats a good read for relaxation and escapism into your own little world. Bliss! 1. “The King and I “-Herbert Breslin – witty…
Sardanas y coblas – not sardines and cobblers!
National Holiday in Catalunya und Nationalfeiertag Catalunya -11th September 2007. With all the activities of family visiting over the summer break I would have completely forgotten tomorrow is the Official National Holiday of Catalunya, had I not picked up my first copy of “Caminos” in Murrays busy cafe´in Sabeco, Tortosa. So do your shopping today….
Expats – Lets create a huge stir – Friday 28th September!
Forty million pounds have been raised over the last seventeen years with MacMillans´ largest Cancer Support Coffee Morning. Last year alone they raised 2 miilion pounds. Friday, 28th September 2007 – help make it the World´s biggest, greatest Coffee Morning ever. Come on you Expats out there. Hold a good old Coffee morning, gossip and…
Luciano Pavarotti and Jane Tomlinson- dual inspiration to us all.
From years in convent school days attending boring, soul-screeching, cure for insomniacs- type operas (but, hey I got a day out of school!), I never ever dreamed I would be converted to love operas. Then this wonderful tenor voice of Luciano Pavarotti was everywhere. This profound voice and captivating, smiling, warm face was on television,…
Bookshelf No.1 from the Voice of Ebro – 3rd September 2007
Every week I will delight you with a choice of good reading material covering all the various needs of Expats and their families. No two weeks will be the same. The selection will be carefully researched and will also cover other European languages. All these books will be available through : http://www.brighterspain.com/books_for_expats…
Circus is back in town – Circo Raluy
Everyone loves the circus! Everyone loves fiesta time in Spain! Everyone enjoys the lights, noise and laughter of children and couples in a fairground! Tortosa has all three of them this week. The fiesta is in the main park (behind the police station where you queue for your documents) surrounded with bands, food stalls and…